Judge Seat Battle Heats Up in Fort Bend | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Fort Bend County’s legal battle over who’s in charge of the judge’s seat is heating up as County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson sues interim judge Daniel Wong, claiming he lacks legal authority to hold the position. The dispute began when Wong sued Smith-Lawson to confirm his appointment, which was made in April by a district judge—but the underlying case was dropped just days later, after the former judge’s sentencing. Smith-Lawson and Democrats argue Wong’s term expired then, while Wong’s lawyer cites a Texas Constitution provision that keeps officials in place until a successor is ready…